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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1894
Page
2
The Samson Bros present strength and fearlessness through Johann Hoff's Malt Extract. One dozen bottles supply more nourishment than a cask of ale without intoxication. Pamphlet available from E Sner & Mendelson Co. agents in New York.
Hazleton and Scranton clash as Moran hits umpire Wagner in the side with a ball and is ejected and fined five dollars. Clark and Moran dispute calls. later Hazleton rallies but Scranton wins on late rallies with Ely pitching a strong game for the visitors.
Reports say Hazleton hosted May games with Dane, Reem, Wetsel, and Figginn absent yesterday. Dwyer and Scranton clubs signed by Kanton club. Young Men's Christian Association plans a practice at Hogan Park Saturday. Tarraqua umpire Wagner criticized for ineptitude. James Linen observed the Duryea club vs Taylor Electric game at brick church grounds Saturday at 250 km. Hazleton trio Foo Moran and Roth ermel played. There was hard hitting as Three aeee and Mmee School St Thomas college clubs met at Driving Park with a school club winning 0 to unknown.
A fragmentary New York Commercial item voices bellicose tones about Phil Thompson and Breckinridge tax policy. It hints at political maneuvering, noting a press agent’s sleight and obstacles to verdicts, with Coxey’s claim of never reading papers as a talking point.
From The Household practical instructions to imitate ground glass or create figured glass. Use gum arabic and whiting, lace patterns with demar varnish, or crystallizing salts for different effects. paint patterns on paper then transfer inside out. Two coats of varnish seal the design while the window remains light allowing visibility from inside.
New Year trading at Brooke and Ponds market shows varied activity across commodities. Listings include No 2 red, dairy products, oats, meats, and refined goods with prices noted as steady to dull. western and Pennsylvania origins feature in dairy and fresh produce.
A chaotic column of situation wanted notices from a Scranton area paper lists multiple ads. Young man seeks job in store or field. a teacher offers summer tutoring for college prep. a 17 year old seeks any work. a woman seeks daily washing or cleaning work. other prospects include life and fire insurance agent, delivery driver, renting rooms, and farm provisions. Names and addresses appear with each notice, including Mrs Brown and D L, among others.
Multiple notices report upcoming meetings and elections. Cemeteries association elects officers. directors of a mill or company plan meetings on June and April dates to discuss capital stock and approvals. Other notices cover stockholders’ annual meeting details and a nominations event with related building and sale notices.
Sealed proposals will be received at the Scranton City Clerk’s office until 7:30 pm on May 10 for two projects. One is a block on Delaware Street between Washington and Sanderson avenues with concrete paving and curb work. The other covers Nagetone and paved gutter work with forming material and labor. Each bid must include a certified check of 200 dollars or 25 dollars respectively. The city may reject all bids. City Clerk M. Lavelle notes deadlines and forfeiture for nonperformance.
In Philadelphia on May date tallow showed firm demand with notable prices. Prime city hogsheads fetch 4 1/2 cents per pound, prime country barrels 43 cents, barrel tallow around 43 cents, cake 5 cents, and grease 4 cents with steady activity expected.
The event highlights Poroni's Complexion Power as a winner in a blemish free lineup. A striking contestant earns praise for appearance and poise in the pageant.
The city council proposes an ordinance banning fences with pointed pickets on any property facing streets or public spaces. Violators face fines up to one hundred dollars and must remove or alter the fence within a set period. The measure also covers licensing for itinerant traders and related city enforcement provisions.
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